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FORGIVENESS

Hebrew with English subtitles, 104 min.

Directed by: Guy Amir, Hanan Savyon (Israel, 2019)

Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon, the acclaimed writers and stars behind Israeli smash-hits Asfur, Ma Bakarish, and the acclaimed film Maktub (one of the biggest box office hits in Israeli history!), return to the big screen with this resoundingly fun and warm-hearted caper comedy. Set during the Days of Awe in a small town in southern Israel, Guy and Hanan play two friends, Nissan and Shaul, who are bumbling thieves that are hilariously and desperately attempting to pull off a heist. Featuring an all-star cast including Alon Aboutboul (The Band’s Visit), Noa Koler (also in the Festival with The Conductor), and Tsahi Halevi (also in the Festival with Mossad), Forgiveness tells the crowd-pleasing story of what happens when Shaul is released and goes home to seek forgiveness from his wife, while Nissan comes back to Israel as a newly observant Jew also asking forgiveness from his friend.

• Palm Springs IFF - Official Selection 2020

• Best of Fest LA Israeli FF - Audience Choice Award 2019

In collaboration with The Cummings Centre for Seniors and The Azrieli Institute of Israeli Studies.